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Highlights

  • Pet Friendly
  • Gourmet kitchens
  • Designer finishes
  • Controlled access entry
  • Modern, open-concept layouts
  • Peaceful outdoor spaces

Location

1616 E Howell St, Seattle, WA 98122, USA|Stevens
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Management

MainGate Management LLC

Leasing office

(425) 526-7501

Property Overview

The Hillcrest Apartments has an overall Zumper rating of 7.4, highlighting its appeal to renters. Its competitive price, strong amenities score of 8, and exceptional location rating of 9 emphasize a balance of value and convenience. Additionally, the property fosters a vibrant community with 557 nearby restaurants and an environmentally sustainable atmosphere, offering an attractive living experience along with transparency in management.

This summary uses Zumper’s proprietary data. “Zumper Expert Ratings,” “Things you’ll love,” and “Great for” are based on our internal analyses of market trends and renter insights.

Zumper Expert Rating

7.4
Very Good
The Hillcrest Apartmwents is worth considering and a notable rental in the neighborhood. Residents prioritizing Location will find this property to be a solid option for their next home. It may not stand out for Quality, but it offers a satisfying, above-average quality of life.

Things you’ll love

  • Middle school nearby

Great for

  • Social life
  • Eco living

Floor plans

2BR/1.0BA2 bed1 bath$3,997 /mo1 unit availableWelcome to Hillcrest Apartments Community in the Heart of Seattle Discover the perfect home with two exceptional apartment communities designed to match your lifestyle. Hillcrest Apartments offers studio, one-bedroom, and two-bedroom residences with modern, open-concept layouts filled with natural light. Featuring designer finishes and gourmet kitchens ideal for entertaining, Hillcrest delivers both style and comfort. Enjoy premium amenities such as controlled access entry, and peaceful outdoor spaces. All this just steps from Seattle's best dining, shopping, and cultural destinations.

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Amenities for The Hillcrest Apartmwents

Building

Cats OKDogs OK
Units, floor plans, amenities, dimensions, details, availability, and prices may be approximate and subject to change. Please contact a community representative for more information.

Policies and fees

Applicants

Applicants

One-time.

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REQUIRED FEES

Security Deposit

One-time. Refundable.

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Dog Policy

Allowed
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Cat Policy

Allowed
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About The Hillcrest Apartmwents

HomeApartments in SeattleStevens The Hillcrest Apartmwents

Welcome to Hillcrest Apartments Community in the Heart of Seattle and discover the perfect home designed to match your lifestyle. Hillcrest Apartments offers studio, one-bedroom, and two-bedroom residences with modern, open-concept layouts filled with natural light. Featuring designer finishes and gourmet kitchens ideal for entertaining, Hillcrest delivers both style and comfort. Enjoy premium amenities such as controlled access entry and peaceful outdoor spaces. All this just steps from Seattle's best dining, shopping, and cultural destinations.


Zumper Expert Rating

Our expert rating is based on a weighted average score of property attributes that renters care about most: price, amenities, location, quality, and trust.
7.4
/10
Very Good
The Hillcrest Apartmwents is worth considering and a notable rental in the neighborhood. Residents prioritizing Location will find this property to be a solid option for their next home. It may not stand out for Quality, but it offers a satisfying, above-average quality of life.
How we rated The Hillcrest Apartmwents
Price·7A score that weighs the cost and location of the property, which we calculate by comparing rent prices of recent units to the median price of nearby rentals, adjusting for overall quality and features.
While the monthly rent is more than the median price per bedroom of nearby properties, The Hillcrest Apartmwents has other amenities and features that might compensate for the increased price. The higher monthly rent potentially reflects a higher quality of living that renters might find here, compared to other properties in the area.
Amenities·8A score based on the amenities offered at this property compared to other rentals in the area. We consider the quantity, quality, and popularity of features both on site and within the units.
With multiple in-demand amenities, The Hillcrest Apartmwents is committed to enhancing the renting experience. And while it may have fewer total conveniences and features than similar rentals nearby, it remains a top choice for renters wanting an specific standard of living.
Location·9A score based on proximity and ease of access to shops, restaurants, schools, and public transportation while considering the desirability of the area.
The Hillcrest Apartmwents is exceptional when it comes to location and conveniences. Communication with management or leasing staff is usually quick and easy and they often use advanced scheduling and communication tools to streamline the process. The location of this property offers easy access to popular points of interest in the area and options for getting around.
Quality·6A score based on what makes the property stand out, such as luxury features, unique offerings, age of the building, and our ability to verify the accuracy of these details.
While The Hillcrest Apartmwents does not have many hallmark characteristics to highlight, it has some qualities and features that will resonate with a broad range of renters.
Trustworthiness·7A score based on the accuracy, completeness, recency, and usefulness of the information provided by this property, so you can trust that what you see is what you get.
The Hillcrest Apartmwents provides some information about the features available in the community and its apartments, making it a reliable option for prospective renters. Renters should ask additional questions about amenities and non-negotiable items they are looking for.

The Hillcrest Apartmwents is great for:

Social life

  • Areas nearby are accessible by walking
  • The area has transit options
  • 557 restaurants within 1 mile of this property
  • A bustling neighborhood

Eco living

  • You can get around by foot in this area
  • Public transit available nearby
  • 86 parks within a mile

Property highlights

We compared every listing in the surrounding area to determine which amenities are most common. If a building lacks an amenity that most others in the area have, it is a con. If a building has an amenity most others in the area do not, it is a pro. Similarly, price, schools, and size are calculated relative to the size, price, and distance to schools of the other properties nearby.

How The Hillcrest Apartmwents compares to other nearby properties.

Positives

Middle school nearby
There is a middle school 0.3 mile away

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Rent trends in Stevens

2-bedroom apartments at The Hillcrest Apartmwents cost about 54% more than the average rent price for 2-bedroom apartments in Stevens.

Median rents as of Jan 31 2026.
Stevens
Seattle
A table of studio rental data trends in Seattle
MonthMedian Rent
February 2024$1,381
March 2024$1,393
April 2024$1,395
May 2024$1,398
June 2024$1,396
July 2024$1,425
August 2024$1,419
September 2024$1,398
October 2024$1,386
November 2024$1,384
December 2024$1,392
January 2025$1,395
February 2025$1,376
March 2025$1,387
April 2025$1,395
May 2025$1,395
June 2025$1,396
July 2025$1,396
August 2025$1,400
September 2025$1,397
October 2025$1,392
November 2025$1,374
December 2025$1,382
January 2026$1,352
A table of studio rental data trends in Stevens
MonthMedian Rent
February 2024$1,472
March 2024$1,398
April 2024$1,381
May 2024$1,485
June 2024$1,442
July 2024$1,453
August 2024$1,434
September 2024$1,395
October 2024$1,362
November 2024$1,336
December 2024$1,390
January 2025$1,380
February 2025$1,385
March 2025$1,422
April 2025$1,425
May 2025$1,382
June 2025$1,411
July 2025$1,417
August 2025$1,425
September 2025$1,414
October 2025$1,384
November 2025$1,330
December 2025$1,331
January 2026$1,299

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Bedrooms

2 bedrooms

Rent-to-income ratio

30%

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With your selected rent-to-income ratio, you'd ideally want to make $159,880 annually to afford this 2-bedrooms monthly rent price of $3,997.
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Schools near The Hillcrest Apartmwents

Stevens Elementary School

1242 18 av e

seattle, WA, 98112

K-5Public
A-

Private School Services

2445 3rd av

seattle, WA, 98124

PK, K-12Public

TOPS K-8

2500 franklin av e

seattle, WA, 98102

PK, K-8Public
A-

Queen Anne Elementary School

411 boston st

seattle, WA, 98109

K-5Public
A-

Cascade Parent Partnership Program

2919 1st ave west

seattle, WA, 98119

K-8Public
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Neighborhood

Stevens | Seattle, WA

NEIGHBORHOOD VIBE
Peaceful and quiet
Noise-canceling headphones not required in this mostly noise free area.

Getting around Seattle near 1616 E Howell St

Walking

10/10
No car? No problem. Everything you need is within a few blocks.

Driving

3/10
Roads are accessible, but parking may be a challenge.

Cycling

7/10
Peddling isn’t a problem with cyclist-friendly streets and bikeable destinations.

Transit

8/10
Getting around is a breeze; rapid transit and bus lines are a few blocks away.

Points of interest for 1616 E Howell St, Seattle

Groceries

9/10
At least one supermarket within a 5-minute walk

Shopping

8/10
Several shops within a few minutes’ walk

Cafes

8/10
Wide variety of cafés within a few minutes’ walk

Restaurants

9/10
Exceptional variety of restaurants within a few minutes’ walk

Primary schools

9/10
At least one elementary school within a 5-minute walk

High schools

9/10
At least one high school within a 5-minute walk

Parks

10/10
Exceptionally large amount of park space within a few minutes’ walk

Nightlife

9/10
Exceptional variety of bars right within a few minutes’ walk

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